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MDG 1004 Outburst Mining Guideline
A guideline detailing the aspects of an Outburst Management Plan to be used at underground coal mines. Recommended methods of developing, implementing and maintaining the management plan are outlined. The mandatory and recommended outburst assessment requirements are included. ... Read more
MDG 26 Guidelines for Examination, Testing and Discard of Mine Winder Ropes
This guideline covers the ongoing safety procedures related to the use of winder ropes in coal mines. The guideline covers required factors of safety, necessary testing and examination of ropes (timeframes and procedures) and criteria for discarding of ropes. A... Read more
Underground Ventilation (Metalliferous Mines)
This guideline is designed to aid in understanding of ventilation in underground metalliferous mines. Guidance and recommendations are provided with respect to legislation and design considerations. Including, primary and secondary ventilation, intake air, planning and practice, and specific... Read more
Purchase, Operation and Maintenance of Underground Diesel Engined Mining Equipment
A comprehensive guideline for the design and maintenance of diesel engined equipment to be used in underground mines. The guide covers a wide range of specifications relevant to safety and fire prevention on diesel vehicles. A list of applicable Australian... Read more
Vertical Opening Safety Practice in Underground Mines: Guideline
This MOSHAB approved guideline identifies some of the hazards associated with vertical openings within or into underground mines and recommends procedures to avoid or minimise these hazards. The relevant legislative requirements for Western Australia are covered in detail. The ore... Read more
MDG 1029 Guidelines for Agency Coordination During Body Recovery at NSW Mines
This document aims to develop guidelines to help co-ordinate inter-agency activities in the event of a mining related death. ... Read more
MDG 36 Design Guidelines for the Construction of Fuel Containers for use in Underground Coal Mines
A guideline for the design and construction of diesel fuel containers in underground coal mines in New South Wales. Includes physical details, construction methods, filling and dispensing means and signage requirements. Note that the requirements for fixed fuel installations are... Read more
MDG 9 Design Guidelines for the Construction of Electric Powered Shuttle Cars for Use in Coal Mines
A guideline for manufacturers of shuttle cars for use in NSW coal mines. Details of the aspects of construction that are assessed to determine the safety of the vehicle are outlined. Specifications provided include controls, brakes and hydraulics as well... Read more
MDG 4 Design Guidelines for Manually Operated Conveyor Belts Tensioning Mechanism for Use in Coal Mines
A guideline for the design of a safe manual tensioning mechanism for conveyors used in NSW coal mines. Such a device requires the device to be easily operated by one person and prevented from spinning uncontrollably. ... Read more
Personnel Access to Heavy Mining Machinery : Guideline
This MOSHAB approved guideline outlines the requirements to be followed for safe worker access to heavy mining machinery and provides practical guidance on essential design aspects and operating practice. It describes access ways to machines, and maintenance, servicing and cleaning... Read more
QGN03 Healthy Atmosphere for Underground Mines
Guidance Note on Healthy Atmosphere in Underground Mines to assist in the risk assessment and management of underground ventilation issues in line with legislation. ... Read more
Management of Safety and Health Risks associated with Hours of Work Arrangements at Mining Operations
Guidance Note on Management of Safety and Health Risks associated with Hours of Work Arrangements at Mining Operations to assist in the risk assessment and management of hours of work arrangents in line with legislation. ... Read more
MDG 15 Guideline for Mobile and Transportable Equipment for Use in Mines
This guideline addresses the safety requirements for the design, manufacture and operation of mobile and transportable equipment used in mines. It outlines general requirements as well as requirements for design and manufacture of specific components such as brakes, conveyors, fire... Read more
Geotechnical Considerations in Underground Mines
A guideline for general compliance of Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations. Using Regulation 10.28 as reference the guideline details important information related to Geotechnical concepts and considerations. Including ground control, rock strength, openings, and ground support and reinforcement. ... Read more
Geotechnical Considerations in Open Pit Mines
A guideline for the general compliance of Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations within Western Australian. Regulation 13.8 as reference information related to Geotechnical considerations. Also life of mine plan, rock support and reinforcement, pit wall design, monitoring and... Read more
General Duty of Care in Western Australian Mines
A Guideline that provides information with respect to the employers and employees duties in order to maintain a safe duty of care on Western Australian mine sites, as stated in the general duty of care provision in the WA Mines... Read more
Safety Bund Walls Around Abandoned Open Pit Mines : Guideline
This MOSHAB approved guideline has been issued to assist mining companies with the design of safety bund walls around abandoned open pit mines in order to minimise potential risks to the public. The legislative requirements for Western Australia are described... Read more
Surface Rock Support for Underground Mines
A Code of Practice designed to detail surface rock support requirements in high headings in underground mining operations in Western Australia. Outlined are several ground control methods, including controlled drill and blast, scaling and ground support. The need... Read more
MDG 35.2 Guideline for Bolting and Drilling Equipment in Mines Part 2
This Guideline has been compiled to assist in formulating a management system approach for the design and safe use of bolting equipment in underground coal mines. It should be used when assessing the safety aspects of bolting equipment in underground... Read more
MDG 1031 Guideline for Managing Risk of an Airblast in an Underground Mine
This Guideline is intended to assist mine managers and contractors in the management of the risk of an airblast occurring in an underground mine. The scope of this Guideline includes an outline of the factors or elements that are necessary... Read more
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